Tag: John Wesley
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How dusty is your Bible?
I have not preached for two weeks prior to August 4. Therefore, this is the first sermon to post in almost three weeks. I gave this one on Sunday, August 4. The preacher was Rev. Longstreth, a rather legalistic style preacher. He was known as Rev. Longstreth and no…
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Easy or Hard?
given on Sunday, June 2, 2013–based on preparing for Annual Conference where the theme will be “Praying Hands and Dirty Fingernails Praying Hands & Dirty Fingernails: Easy or Hard? Five days from now Annual Conference convenes. I recognize that the value of this meeting seems distant, unimportant, or maybe…
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The Challenge: Kindness
given on Sunday, February 10, 2013 Kindness. Just one word, but one filled with so much promise. After going through the calendar last week and looking ahead at this week, kindness just kept catching my attention. Kindness is a character quality that seems to be missing in so many…
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A Daily Dose of Devotion
given on Sunday, October 28, 2012 A Daily Dose of Devotion Days are so packed. We wake up in the dark right now, rush around to get out the door, and end up at work already feeling overwhelmed. Or, we wake up, stop to consider what the day will…
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Rule No. 3: Stay in love with God.
given on Sunday, September 23, 2012 Rule No. 3: Stay in love with God. based on Rueben P. Job’s Three Simple Rules: A Wesleyan Way of Living What is the first thought that runs through your mind when you hear the rooster’s crow? Is it that it can’t be…
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Rule No. 2: Do good. Based on Rueben P. Job’s Three Simple Rules
given on Sunday, September 16, 2012–the third sermon in a 4-sermon series. Scripture reference: Matthew 25:31-46 “Do good.” These two little words seem so rational, so logical; yet these two words have completely propelled John Wesley’s theology to a worldwide movement of caring Christians for over four centuries. Parents have…
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Dreaming through God’s Eyes
given on Sunday, July 1, 2012 Hot summer days are traditionally times when we fall into daydreams. The thoughts of cool vacation spots in the mountains, sitting on a boat in the early morning cool, or lounging on a beach with a book may be the ideal getaway. Daydreaming lets…
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It’s Fathers Day: Whom are you honoring?
given on Sunday, June 17, 2011–Father’s Day It’s Father’s Day: Whom are you honoring? The question developed while discussing sermons and Father’s Day at Annual Conference. I mentioned that I was beginning to see some sermon ideas that I could use and how I needed to…
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